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Chamba |
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There are certain tours to hill stations that leave behind cherish able memories to unfold. Chamba is one such small town, whose journey will take you back to medieval times through its special temples.
Here, the matter is not of a small town, but of a place that appeals to senses and soul. After all, hill stations are visited to come in close contact with nature's best. Located on the banks of river Ravi and at an height of 996 meters, Chamba welcomes all visitors to explore its glory.
The town of Chamba was founded in 920 AD and was ruled by Rajputs. It was Rajput king's daughter Champavati, after whom this place got its name.
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Chail |
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Located at a height of 2250 metres Chail is one of the smallest Himalayan hill resorts. When Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala, was expelled from Shimla, he decided to create his own summer capital, which was Chail.
Lying just 45 kms away from Shimla, surrounded by a thick cover of deodars and situated at a higher altitude, Chail was a perfect choice in the British-controlled Shimla. Chail City Chail is a resort in the real sense of the term.
Rajgarh palace with it's elaborate furnishings, comfortable log huts and cottages, dense forests, and serene walks, sprawling lawns, a childrens park, a lover's hill and sport facilities make chail worth a visit. |
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Kulu |
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 Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu District, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about ten kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu is a broad open valley formed by the Beas river between Manali and Largi.
This valley is famous for its beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar Forest and sprawling Apple Orchards.The course of the Beas river presents a succession of magnificent, clad with forests of Deodar, towering above trees of Pine on the lower rocky ridges. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. |
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Dharamshala |
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Dharamshala over looks the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with numerous streams and cool healthy atmosphere makes the surroundings very attractive. Dharamshala is a busy bazaar town and has established itself as the travellers base camp, who come to explore the nearby mountains.
The Kotwali Bazaar provides the entire colour and characteristic of a small town, which is mixed with the simple life style. The colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions. |
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Palampur |
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 Palampur is a green hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges.
Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India but tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a special interest place.
Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains has endowed it with mild climate. Its is one of the coolest places to live. |
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Shimla |
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 Shimla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. It is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttarakhand in the south-east, and Solan and Sirmaur to the south.
The elevation of the city ranges from 300 to 2200 known as a hub for India's tourism sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India.
Shimla is home to many well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. The city has a large number of temples and palaces. |
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Manali |
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Manali at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Beas River Valley is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley.
It is located about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla. Manali with a population of approx. 30,000 is administratively a part of the Kullu district.
The small town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin. |
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